Atara Beck

Atara Beck made aliyah in 2011 from Toronto, where she had many years of journalistic experience. She edits and writes features for The Jerusalem Post, mostly for the Magazine.


 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

Pro-Israel activist addresses lack of knowledge of Zionist history among Israelis

 An illustrative photo of elephants.

'Places We Left Behind': Commitment and true love conquer all - review

 A map of Palestinian settlements along the seam line separating Israel from the West Bank.

Central Israel in danger: A look at the terror threat from the Palestinian-run West Bank


How will the Jewish people celebrate Simchat Torah this year?

Will Jews dance this year on Simchat Torah? To answer this question, the Magazine interviewed several people in diverse situations; their responses varied.

 Jews are seen celebrating Simchat Torah at the Western Wall.

Harvesting for Sukkot: A look at the farmers who grow the holiday's Four Species

The farmers who grow the Four Species that symbolize the holiday of Sukkot.

  SHDEYUR AVRAHAMI is seen alongside etrogim for Sukkot.

Dashing to the war zone: How US doctor olim saved lives on Oct. 7

Volunteer EMTs Drs. Adam Ballin and Shlomo Gensler recalled that horrific day in separate conversations with the Magazine.

 The scene from the October 7 massacre.

'The Killing Roads': Igal Hecht's new documentary on Oct. 7 massacre

‘This project was never about money’: Exposing truth about Hamas massacre and challenging narratives, 'The Killing Roads' documentary launches Oct. 1.

 IGAL HECHT films at the car graveyard, just off Road 232.

How has Israel's Druze community been faring after the Majdal Shams attack?- interview

The ‘Magazine’ checks in on the community in the aftermath of the Madjal Shams attack, with good news to report on technological advances and empowerment

 Druze have been serving in the IDF since the state was born.

Children’s Museum of the Galilee: A beacon of joy, learning in the North

A not-for-profit, it is currently laying the groundwork to become one of very few state-recognized museums.

 EXHIBIT ROOM concept at the Children's Museum of the Galilee.

Unique cannabis inhaler gives Israeli patients a new lease on life

Groundbreaking, medically approved tech a godsend for chronic pain and PTSD sufferers.

 CANNABIS.

Yearning for home in Gush Katif: ‘It’s the most human feeling; it’s not political’ - comment

At this point, the government has no plans to return to Gush Katif.

 The Neveh Dekalim community in Gush Katif burns on the day of the disengagement.

Beyond simple charity: A nonprofit empowers the poor to become independent

‘I don’t think there was any other time that a bill passed in Israel with no objections.’

 ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

With no end to war in sight, how are Israelis coping with October 7, nine months on?

Almost nine months into the war, the ‘Magazine’ takes the nation’s pulse.

 THOUSANDS ATTEND an event in Tel Aviv in memory of those murdered at the Supernova festival, June 27.